What a trooper you are Beth! Not too many people have the confidence to show their less than perfect days, let alone being in a hospital bed with no makeup. So sorry you had the complication of Covid. Hope you continue to feel better each day!
Thank you so much for your very kind words of support. Yes, it was tough getting Covid, but in a way it was good because that did explain why I started going south! I am past the Covid now and things are going very well in that regard. I am so happy to be passed the whole thing! Thanks for watching. I really appreciate it.
I’m going in for a THR in 5 days. I’m a little worried, and anxious, but watching your progress helps put me more at ease. Thanks for your candid insight on your recovery. Hope you are doing well.
Good morning😍 I really enjoyed your daily progress❣️ I’m going to HSS for my hip surgery on July 30…I love my Dr., Jose Rodriguez. I hope my experience is like yours‼️Thank you so much. 🥰
Hi Beth, you have amazing strength to get through the surgery and then Covid all at once! I am curious to know if such surgery leave a long scar on the side of the leg. Take care!!
Oh my goodness, Beth, you look gorgeous! When I first saw you on screen I thought this must be before your surgery. I can't believe you went through such major surgery and look like you just came back from a spa. So happy it went so well. Can't wait to watch the rest of the video.
Hi Cinnie. Thank you so much for your kind compliments. I have to admit, though that in that video, I look absolutely terrible and then OK! I totally run the gamut! God bless you girl and have a great evening.
You most definitely are a rock star! You are very inspiring! As a nurse I can tell you that recovery from any surgery takes at least 4-6 weeks. And you had to deal with Covid on top of it! Keep your wonderful smile, listen to your body as far as diet goes, and know it’s one day at a time!🙏
Hi Tina. Thank you so much for the wonderful reminder. 4 to 6 weeks actually does sound about right in during that time. I plan to take very good care of myself and not hear anything too hard. I appreciate the info.
How wonderful of you to share your experience! I’m sure that it will be helpful for so many people to know what kind of things to expect from the process. Best wishes for continued speedy healing!!!
Hi Beth. Thanks for sharing your experience with your hip replacement. I’m sure many of your viewers will have to have this procedure and you will make them feel comfortable having it done. You’re in such good shape to begin with so I’m not surprised how well you’re doing after surgery! Best wishes to you in your healing period! Looking forward to your future vlogs!❤️
Hi Debbie. Thank you so much for your very kind words of support! It was all kind of dramatic to get through, especially with the Covid, but I am on the healing path now. I am so glad to be passed it!
God bless you, Beth!! You are truly such an inspiration and thank you for sharing your experience with all of us...thank you for being so transparent and telling us everything you were experiencing. You are doing amazing and hope you continue to heal quickly. Please give us 2 week updates and throughout your journey..you are in my prayers.
I know this is an older video, but it has been a wonderful help to me. You have helped me not be as anxious. I’m facing hip surgery! I have osteoarthritis. Not only is it bone on bone but I have several spurs that are grabbing FLESH! I am a FIRM BELIEVER that if YOU haven’t experienced this YOU WILL NOT UNDERSTAND. I have postponed the surgery as long as possible but am at the end. NO ONE WANTS TO GO THROUGH THIS UNLESS NECESSARY. Having TRUST has absolutely nothing to do with it. You do your RESEARCH and find a competent surgeon! I also have degenerative disc disease INHERITED from my Mother and Grandmother. Not everyone is neglectful to their health. Much is HEREDITARY! I truly feel sorry for people that have no empathy for what others go through because they can’t understand since they were blessed with health bones! Bless their heart.
Thanks for the shout out Beth! You’re doing fabulous. And you’re right. Joint replacements let people continue to live active healthy lives! And yes your leg length difference from the replacement is normal. If your back starts to bother you, see your PT and they can add a thin lift inside your shoe to level out your pelvis, and that can help with any low back pain. Keep working hard on your strengthening exercises. ♥️♥️♥️♥️
Hi Donna. I am so happy to have you as a reference! I don’t think people realize how great it is to be able to run things by your own PT! Lol! I am really serious about that. I really do appreciate your expertise.
I'm scheduled for a hip replacement the 19th of July and found your experience very encouraging. Thanks so much for sharing and continued healing and pain relief for you!
Glad you're doing well, you're such a nice compliant patient 😊 Thank you for the shout out to my fellow nurses. I'm 57, been a pediatric intensive care RN for 36 years😳that's a long time😄
Wow, Karen! I truly think God cut nurses out of a different bolt of cloth! I can’t believe how truly kind and giving, and selfless, they have all seem to be. In fact, over Christmas Allen’s mother had to be in the hospital, and it was exactly the same for her. Nurses are truly amazing and it’s so wonderful that you are a nurse!
I have a lot of respect for nurses. My grandmother was a nurse, my mother in-law and sister in-law were RN’s. I also have a niece who is a PA. It’s nice to have a nurse in the family to ask their advise on medical issues. Kindness, Teresa
oh the space blanket! Those are HEAVEN! You’re doing great! I had both hips replaced ..one in 2015 and the other in 2016 and I am a NEW PERSON! You are much stronger than I was during my first one… I remember the leg feeling like it was 100 pounds! But the escape from the agony of arthritis in my hip is glorious!! We’re rooting for you! Thank you for your great videos 🙌♥
I am so happy for you, Lizzie!! You were so right about the arthritis. Getting the new hip is a total release from that. I have noticed though that since making that first video, I am still stiff and sore when I walk and I do have a bit of a limp. I went to my podiatrist though, and he is 11 weeks out from his hip replacement with the same surgeon. He said it was two months before he felt really totally back to normal, but he really does now. He also emphasize that it is very important to keep up with a PT which I am doing for sure. God bless you and thank you so much for sharing your great results! A new person. I can’t wait!
@@FiftyPlusBeauty I predict you will not even know your new hip from your original…back before the arthritis took over. It took me about six months to be no longer “aware” of my new hips. The rehab exercises are critical…but you’re a very motivated woman. You’ll do wonderfully. I appreciate how you feel about your Surgeon. I was very emotional on my follow up visits with my Dr. Shenkmen…he gave me my life back. I suffered with agonizing bone on bone hip arthritis for years and accepted this crippling pain was simply a fact of life for me. I was wrong! As you’ve discovered, the surgical pain was a FRACTION of what you were dealing with 24/7 and very easy to recover from. Stay well and thank you for your uplifting content ♥
I’m amazed that you look so beautiful after having surgery and sick with Covid! Your skin is glowing and just gorgeous! I hope you are fully recovered by the time you read this. ❤️🙏🏻
Hi Barb. Thank you so much for your very nice complement. I am a week and a half out now and I continue to generally get better every day. I don’t have any pain however, I do have stiffness which I think will be decreasing overtime. God bless you. I really appreciate you dropping by.
Wow, you are doing so well! My 60 year-old husband has hip replacement on Dec.30th and is now skiing in Park City. It's amazing how fast the recovery is!
Hi Beth! My mom had her hip replaced when she was in her 70's. Shortly after she was back to normal going up and down the stairs, traveling, etc! She passed at 96 3 years ago but it definitely improved her life. Good for you! Get well fast!
Beth.... Having COVID can or will cause food to taste differently. Luckily you didn't completely lose your sense of taste (like I did for two months). I'm pretty sure your taste for meat will come back. But if not, no big deal. Btw.... I'm soo happy we have you on RUclips! You truly are an inspiration! 🤍
Thank you so much for your encouraging words. That’s terrible that you lost your taste for food for two months! Some carnivore food is OK but I have to admit there is other carnivore food that I can’t stand the thought of eating. I used to love bacon cheeseburgers, and now can’t stand the thought of one! I’m glad you came through Covid. OK. It seems like we all have to go through it at least once!
Hi Beth! I'm happy you're feeling better and are healing so well! I just turned 58 and due to a bad car accident 49 years ago, I'm getting my left hip replaced. I hear such good things from people that have had it done, and your video is really encouraging. Thanks again for sharing and I'm looking forward to a 2 week update!! ❤
Hi there. I am so sorry you had a bad car accident years ago but I am glad you will be getting a hip replacement to help with that. I am now 2 1/2 weeks out. My hip still feel sore and walking is not totally normal yet but I am slowly getting there. I’m actually going to make the next hit video the first month out because I am noticing that I don’t really have any dramatic changes on a daily basis now. In that video I will give you at once a week update so you can see what the healing? It’s like over a longer. God bless you and good luck with your surgery!
I just came across your video and must say you are such an inspiration to me. I just had bilateral knee replacement one year ago and 3 days ago I had my left hip replacement surgery. I inspire to have your energy🙏
My husband had this exact same surgery two weeks ago. He’s up to doing a mile on the treadmill. He’s 73. He needs to have the other one done too. I hope you continue to recover well.
Blessings always It’s 10/15/24 My hip replacement is 10/17/24. I’m 70 I had both knees done this year Best thing ever Wish I’d done it 10 years ago ☝🏼💯🙏💯⭐️👏👏👏👏 You have a new subscriber thank you for the information great video
Oh my goodness Beth! I went on an emotional rollercoaster with you as I watched! I am so happy you are on the other side of this! Whew! Thank you for being so raw and open about your surgery. Your experience will help so many people. Sometimes it’s hard to trust our bodies to heal, but they do, praise God ❤
I can not figure out why everyone needs hips or knees these days. Why are people's bodies falling apart? Thankfully, I have not had any surgery like that. I do not trust Dr's so I would do what I could naturally first.
I’m a physical therapist. People need replacements because of osteoarthritis or damage to a joint from an injury. Everyone as you age gets osteoarthritis. There is no getting around it. Its wear and tear arthritis. Some people just get it worse than others. And instead of having bone rubbing on bone and being in constant pain or have decreased quality of life it’s best to get a replacement. It’s easier now then years ago and recovery is quick.
@@InfinityHealthPilates I have many relatives in my family that lived well into their 90's and even 100's and never needed replacement. All were active people. My great aunt Anna was mowing her own lawn in her 90's.
I broke my hip so I had to have a surgery. And if I didn't trust doctors, I probably would be dead by now. So I don't see how natural I could go around it.
I love your openness and honesty in this video. It's just like having a conversation with a dear friend. I hope you continue to improve and feel terrific. Thankyou Beth for everything you share 🌹
Oh my goodness Beth! you certainly have had your hands full. I am happy that your hip surgery was successful. So sorry about your Covid. You got through it with Grace and you looked beautiful the whole time I hope in time your appetite, stabilizes and you’re able to eat whatever you choose. You cracked me up with the nachos and ice cream. We all binge you’ve been through such a traumatic week. You are so uplifting, so inspiring and I truly appreciate you. Wishing you a healthy successful recovery.😊
Hi Diana. Thank you so much for all your nice comments. I am not kidding about the nacho, an ice cream binge! I also have to admit that it was super fun at the time! Lol!
Beth, you are very sincere and I admire that. With everything you are going through please remember to be patient with yourself. Time does heal and our bodies are amazing creations and the healing will keep happening.
You are so right about that! Thanks for the great reminder. I actually just went to my podiatrist yesterday and he is 11 weeks out from his hip replacement. He said it was two months before the stiffness went away. Totally totally back to normal. Great reminder.
Hello I’m getting my hip surgery Feb 5, 2024 I’m so scared for this surgery it took me 7 years to do so . After watching your video I’m not scared anymore. You really inspired me . I highly admire you . I’m going into surgery on the 5 and I’m no longer scared anymore. I thank you so much for this video . God Bless you . ❤❤❤
I do physical therapy & I’ve never had a hip replacement patient with a bad outcome, but have had a very few knee replacement patients who didn’t have great outcomes. I wish you all the best & thank you for sharing your healing journey!
Hi Denise. Thank you so much for mentioning that. I am exactly 2 weeks and one day out from the surgery and I have to admit that there is a little bit of discomfort for sure when I am taking steps. It almost seems like that is not changing much. I just need to get a time and you’re positive words about your hip replacement. Patients made me know it’s going to be OK. Thank you so much.
Thank you so much for sharing your experience! I’m meeting with a surgeon in a week to schedule a hip replacement and I’ve been terrified since I realized that I may need this procedure. I appreciate learning about your experience so graphically. God Bless!
We are so thankful you are feeling better. Such an ordeal to have Covid especially on top of healing from your surgery. It would be nice to see week 2 after hip replacement. I am suffering from a bad fall with my hip and not ready for it, yet. So seeing the process is helpful. Have a beautiful day and be well. Shelley and Max
I am so sorry you had a fall and I wish you a speedy recovery on that. Yes, hip replacement is pretty major and as long as you can put it off I think that is a great idea. God bless you and thanks for sharing.
I am so glad I watched your video, I am going in for Hip Replacement in April. You really made me feel more at ease about the recovery. Thanks and God Bless.
Thank you so much for your video! I’m expected to have a hip replacement soon so this was invaluable to me. You’re a lovely lady, and you erased some of my fears. I know what to expect now. Blessings to you. Pat
Dear Beth--Thanks so much for sharing your hip replacement journey. It was amazing--and wonderful--to see you up and walking so soon. Our bodies are truly amazing. But what a bummer to have come down with Covid. You are truly a shining light and an inspiration to all of us. Sending warm wishes your way for continued healing.
Hi Elise. Thank you so much for your kind words of support. Yes, what a dramatic experience that was! It started out so easy and then with Covid it got pretty complicated. You look beautiful as always, and I hope things are going well on your channel. Your channel is wonderful!
@@FiftyPlusBeauty You are the sweetest, Beth. Many thanks. Your support means the world to me. I hope you're feeling better and stronger each day. Blessings, my friend.
Hi Beth, I think I have told you a few times over the years that you never cease to amaze me...let's say at least 8-10 times...LOL! Well, you've done it again. First of all, you look just beautiful right after surgery...tired, but gorgeous as always. And, your recovery is amazing. Honestly, you will be dancing again in no time...if you like to dance! 😊. My husband fell off of a ladder hanging a Christmas wreath about 25 years ago. He had to have emergency hip-replacement and a replacement to that about 10 years ago. Neither have never stopped him...I call him the Energizer Bunny - he just goes! This will be you. Glad to hear all is well...take care, Carol
Hi Carol, it sounds like your husband and my husband are chips off the old block! My husband had a terrible bike wreck where he really massacred his shoulder! He had a big surgery for that, but before long at all, he was back to normal. The energizer bunny! I think we both have one of those which is just wonderful! Is your husband a very positive person? Alan really is. In fact, of the two of us, I am much more negative and I try to learn from his great attitude. He told me once recently that when he goes to bed every night, he can’t wait to get up the next day to do the various duties that he has to do. He works on rental houses and so he does lots of manual labor, but he has such a great attitude about it! I am so glad your husband got past the Christmas wreath! Have a great weekend!
I was very blessed to find you today Beth. I am 73 and will be having my right hip replacement on 2/13. I feel more comfortable after watching your journey. I live alone and was a bit concerned. Thank you. Looking forward to seeing more of your activities.
You have done so well, you're recovery is astonishing. But I don't think this is a typical recovery time frame, I had a THR 5 days ago, and I'm still in agony. I can't get up without help as my leg is so swollen and painful. Just wanted to say this to anyone watching this in the same situation. We are all different. We all heal at different rates, so don't be hard on yourself if you're not recovering as well as this ❤
So glad to hear your surgery went well. You are walking so well, its amazing what they can do. Sorry you got the virus, I will pray that your parents did not catch it. Sorry to hear your IBS came back. I would love to hear how you are doing. ❤
I’ve had both done 18 months apart a few years ago. Had them done in Bangkok. They kept me in a private room..with Starbucks delivery and a worldwide gourmet menu..for a week each time. Best thing I’ve ever done. I’m back to the gym with great come back and results. Be well!
Wow! Barb, it sounds like Bangkok is supposed to have that surgery for sure! That is just awesome and I am so glad you had both done and that you’re doing so well. I appreciate you sharing that!
Hi Beth, congratulations with your hip surgery, so glad it all went well. I had my right hip replaced four weeks ago and that went well as well. The surgeon also lengthened my leg to make up for the wear and tear and in the first couple of days it felt like I was standing on a book, but it has sunk and feels totally right now. Please take care of yourself and be patient, the healing process takes time. Much love from Germany.❤
Hi Martina. How many you were coming to me all the way from Germany! Congratulations on completing your hip replacement. Thank you also for sharing that you also felt a bit lopsided to begin with. That’s wonderful that now things have returned to normal. I really appreciated you sharing that.
Hi Beth. Great video and happy to see you bounce back so well. I'm having a THR in 2 days. I'm so scared. Did you have anterior or posterior hip surgery? Im having posterior hip replacement and im only 50
Hi Beth, i got to your video as im currently waiting aiting to have double hip replacement in the coming weeks and im researching people's journey by watching RUclips videos! Thank you for being so honest about your overall experience. I feel so much more reassured by your story! Thank you for sharing! Love from Scotland!👍👏👏👏♥️🏴🇺🇸
Hi, Beth. I'm so glad you came through the surgery so well. I have to say you looked great through the whole process. I'll be praying for your continued healing and perfect result. Take care.❤
Hi Anne. Thanks so much for your good wishes. Tomorrow it will be two weeks since I had the surgery. I have noticed that I’m still pretty tired to the Covid and I’ve heard is important to avoid long-term Covid to really rest even after the Covid ends. God bless you as always! I hope you have a great weekend.
Just had surgery today, not keen on any medication and also on a carnivore diet, so your video was great to watch Beth. I am feeling great by end of day 1 too, and think my diet prevents excessive inflammation. My hip feels so much more less painful, have been walking lopsided for one year with a wide gait due to bone on bone, hoping that will resolve. Sorry to know you had to cope with a viral infection, that just complicated everything for you. Great video, thank you!
Beth you are amazing. Your surgeon is obviously one of the best but you have dealt with your recovery so well. I was amazed to see you walking so well so soon after your surgery. You have also done so well despite having Covid. You are an inspiration and I send you my very best wishes for a full recovery. Look after yourself and hope you are dancing soon xx
Hi Chris. Thanks so much for all your kind words of support! I don’t know why I mentioned I thought it would be dancing after hip surgery because I couldn’t dance before hip surgery! Lol!
Hi Beth! I so glad to have found your video!! I am having hip replacement surgery on Tuesday. You have helped my anxiety drop. I was really concerned about being able to walk around & now I am not!!! THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!❤
Oh Beth, I’m so happy you came through your surgery so well and got over the Covid too! I really appreciated your video. Praying for your continued healing! Can’t wait to hear your “ lessons learned” video! Love ya, Cindy💗🌻🙏🏻
Hi Cindy. I was thinking about you this morning and I’m so glad you stopped in! Yes, it was quite the dramatic week, and I am so glad to be on this side of it. I can’t wait to forget about this and for life to return to normal. I hope you are doing well. Anything new with you?
@@FiftyPlusBeauty I am deep into spring cleaning this week. So that’s keeping me busy; trying to pace myself and do one or two rooms/areas a day. You hang in there and get better!😊 Love you Cindy💗🌻
I’m so glad to see you just one week post surgery and how well you’ve done and how great you look! You are an inspiration! I haven’t had any replacement surgery but I’m saving this video just in case. Thank you! ❤️🙏
You’re doing great. I was so happy to be out of pain . My insurance doesn’t let you stay in the hospital. I was good by week 6 no limp and walking almost 2 miles a day . But had pain up to that point. Lost a lot of blood. So I am now very seriously anemic. My physical therapist and surgeon and nurses were so great!!!
Beth, you are a Rock Star!! My sister had hip surgery last August and she did not do as well as you. It has took her several months to recover. Keep up the good work.
Hi Kayla. I think everyone heals at their own rate and I’m so glad your sister eventually did heal. I am two weeks and one day out now and I have to admit that I still feel pretty stiff when I walk in the pain is about the same or maybe even a bit worse than it was. I also just need to have patience. Thanks for the great reminder!
Thank you Beth for sharing your experience with us. You are amazing. You should be so proud of yourself,you had a hip replacement and Covid and you looked amazing!!! You will be in my prayers 🙏😊
I’m thrilled that you got through this Beth! Go easy. Take your time. Thanks for your honesty and the time to take us on the journey! I have IBS too, but my hubby has high cholesterol and high blood pressure 😬 can’t do the carnivore together. You are amazing. Stay strong!
Why can't someone with high blood pressure and high cholesterol do carnivore? Cholesterol does not come from diet. It's made in the liver. Also carnivore had been known to normalize blood pressure.
Yes, please keep us posted on how you are doing. I am hopeful that you will be able to do all the exercises and activities that you could do before your hip started giving you trouble!
I hope so too! Basically, starting about four weeks before the surgery. I got super lazy and stop doing about anything in terms of my weight training. Tomorrow morning at 5 AM I start back! I really want to start working out again as I need the muscle strength. I feel like my body is a bowl full of Jell-O! Lol!
@@FiftyPlusBeauty lol! I am 4 months post Achilles' tendon surgery, so I can offer some understanding about that lack of muscle strength. Fortunately, muscles are pretty forgiving, and quick to respond!
Beth, so proud of you holding everything together with Hip Surgery and Covid. Glad you told us the ups and downs of surgery. Everyday you will get stronger in body and mind. Keep doing your exercises, and get much needed rest, now you are home. Take care, and God-bless!
I hope all goes well Beth.I had total knee replacement 4 years ago once I got past the initial recovery it was smooth sailing and to be free of the pain was a blessing.You look fantastic!
Thank you so much for your nice words of support, and I am so glad you came through your knee replacement so well. The first months are kind of hellish, but you obviously did everything you needed to do and I am so happy for you!
I wish you a speedy recovery. I think you are doing great, and you look wonderful. I really enjoyed your video. I just crossed over the 4 mos mark with my left knee replacement and am doing well. I'm a teacher so I have been working my surgeries around my breaks. I'm doing the right one on June 5th. It has been a blessing for me. I was in less pain after the surgery than I was before the surgery. I was limping really bad from my knees. I have had three prior knee surgeries on my knees and am bone on bone in both unfortunately at 54. I'm just working on being the Bionic woman 🙂Good luck with your recovery. You are doing so well.
Hi Kelly. Bless your heart! All of that new trouble must’ve been very difficult to get through. I am so with you on that. I will be thinking of you during your upcoming surgery on June 5. I totally get where you’re coming from about limping. Nothing makes you feel older or is more uncomfortable! In fact, I almost took a bit of before video of me limping around, but then I realized that I did not want to put that out into the universe. If you know what I mean. I want to forget that part as fast as I can. With regard to my knee replacement, for the first six months, I wasn’t sure I have done the right thing. All the sudden though from six months on, I could never few my knee again and it was totally normal. God bless you. I know you will do great.
Thank you for letting us follow along on your journey!! Yes more updates! Prayers for a great recovery from surgery and covid. I lost my taste for some things, meat was one, but after a few months I can eat meat, but picky how its prepared and seasoned!! I grew up in and around Wichita, I do miss the wonderful family and friends!!
That’s cool, Linda that you grew up in around Wichita! I am also having my taste for me to come back to. I am back to the carnivore after realizing how the IBS came home with a vengeance!
An amazing recovery, especially considering you had to deal with Covid on top of the healing from major surgery. So glad you are well and on the mend, Beth!
Thank you for sharing your journey. Many of your experiences align with what I’m dealing with as I’m 8 days post hip replacement. While I did not get Covid thankfully, I did deal with very similar issues. I’m 60 and have had osteoarthritis since my 30’s. I had back surgery at 41, my left hip replaced at 50 and now my right hip at 60. I’m now officially the bionic woman and hope to restart an active lifestyle again. I was searching You Tube for a video such as this and stumbled upon yours. I don’t believe in coincidence and feel I was meant to be part of your family here. Thank you again for your raw and honest account. May God continue to bless and heal your body each day. Take good care! Lisa from NJ
Thank you so much Lisa for your very kind message. It’s so neat that we are sort of near the same age, you are younger than me, but you also have had several joint replacements. I was diagnosed with Rheumatoid arthritis in my 30s and sustained some joint damage. I’ve had my knee done, and now my hip. I loved how you said you were now the bionic woman! Lol! I absolutely love that way of looking at it because quite honestly, sometimes it makes me feel old. let’s you and I remain young and bionic together! Good luck in your hip replacement recovery. God bless you.
Beth! Thank you so much for sharing your experience. Really love your courage and generosity. I was ravenous after COVID and all I wanted was CARBS! was kind of shocking to my system. But a two months after, I think I'm gaining control again. All the best to you, and please keep us posted.
Thanks for sharing!! I think that is exactly what happened to me. For some reason I could not stay away from the carbs. Unfortunately, though that brought back the IBS so yesterday I got back to carnivore in a disciplined way. I actually feel much better already.
It's amazing how well your recovery went after surgery. I felt so bad for you having Covid but was happy to see how much better you were doing after only 7 days. It might take some time for your taste to come back to normal after having Covid. Wishing you the best in health and happiness! ❤
Thank you for this video. My husband goes for hip replacement surgery on October the 4. It has helped me to see what he will be going through. Glad you had a good recovery mines the Covid. Sorry you had to get that on top of your surgery.
Thank you for showing us the process! The doctor, staff and hospital looked great! You are walking 🚶♀️ so well and your posture is so good! I am sorry you got Covid, but it looks like you are almost threw it. I pray 🙏 you continue to feel better every day!
Beth did you do follow up after this video? Cant find it. Im getting ready to have the surgery so wanted to hear your others thoughts. Thanks for letting us follow you thru this. It is a bit help !
I had the same hip replacement about 4.5 or 5 years ago, same thing, bone on bone. Now I feel normal and sometimes don't even realize it. So glad you are doing better.
Thanks for posting this, Beth. I watched a lot of videos people had posted about their surgeries. Your situation seemed closest to my own: about the same age, close to same weight, overall in good health, bone on bone osteoarthritis. I decided yours would be the one I’d look to in terms of benchmarks. Your statement about how walking began to feel normal on day 6 was encouraging, so I aimed for that, while recognizing every situation is different, etc. Now 8 days post-surgery, I feel good and walking is not a big deal. In fact, it feels so good, I understand why my doc ordered me to continue to use the walker until I came back for my follow up appointment. It’s too easy to forget you still have some restrictions and then get out over your skis! This means I’m on it for another 5 days but I don’t care. I am a little sore but not bad. My main problem is lack of sleep as I was a stomach sleeper. But my hip feels so much better, I’ve signed up for a dance class later in the year. I appreciate you sharing your story!
Hi Beth, You are doing amazing for only a week out!! I had my first hip replacement on my left hip November 2022. I had severe arthritis in both hips. I had my right THR last Tuesday, March 21, 2023. I am still using a walker but just about ready to transition to a cane. The first week is very difficult. I was wondering if your surgeon used the anterior or posterior approach? Mine used the later which they say takes a bit longer to recover from. I am not on a carnivore diet and I have to say my stomach could not take any kind of food after surgery other than plain and bland. So your not alone with that symptom! I wish you a speedy recovery and I would love to see your second week post surgery video! Have a great day!
Congratulations on being through your second hip replacement! You were so right that the first week is hard. It seems to get easier about every week after that. I am three weeks out now and I do still feel stiff and I have to admit that when I start out, I live a little just like I did before the surgery. I do need to remember, though that it can take several months for everything to finally heal up. I actually have the anterior approach where they go through the front of the thigh. Why did they use the posterior on you? I know it must’ve had advantages but I’m just curious.
@@FiftyPlusBeauty Thank you! yes believe me if I didn't have to do it just 4 months after the left hip I wouldn't have! LOL My surgeon, from HSS (Hospital for Special Surgery) in New York City does the posterior approach. I trusted that this is his specialty. But from what I've heard the anterior approach is much easier to recover from. I'm a few weeks behind you! Can't wait to be fully recovered! I know the outcome is amazing! Best of luck to you and look forward to your second week post op video!
So nice . I have surgery scheduled for my right hip in 16 days. I am in so much pain the last month I am beside myself. Counting down the days. Very much enjoyed your video journal!
Thanks so much for sharing your experience! I'll be getting a hip replacement in about a week, and your video is so helpful. Do you mind my asking if your surgeon used the anterior or posterior approach? I'll be getting a posterior hip replacement and I hope I'll be up and walking as quickly and as well as you were.
Glad to see how well you’re doing, and may I just say how amazed I am at how beautiful your skin is! You are gorgeous! Sending healing vibes your way! 🙏🏻🌸🌼
Thank you so much for the nice complement. It was all hard to get through and I’m so glad to be on the side of it! I really do appreciate you coming along with me on this journey.
I’m glad your recovery is going smoothly except for the covid, of course! I wasn’t anywhere close to walking unassisted as soon as you are, so happy for you. I have to go in for a second hip replacement in a few weeks and I was starting to get nervous bc I remember so well how hard it was but listening to you reminded me how important it is to take care of myself by doing what needs to be done. Best wishes!
Congratulations on going in for your second hip replacement! The first week is challenging, but I really think with the new developments in the anterior approach, hip surgeries are much easier than they used to be. God bless you and I wish you total healing.
@@FiftyPlusBeauty thank you! And if you’re reading this and are thinking about a hip replacement, know that there are three different approaches. My understanding is that from the back is chosen much less now except if you have an old school doctor that isn’t trained/as comfortable with performing the new approaches. My first replacement was Feldman the side, which leads to quicker healing time than from the back and is less likely to experience a dislocation during healing. The newest approach is from the front and if you’re at a healthy weight and your doctor is trained, this is the approach that requires less recovery time and you should be walking unassisted much more quickly. Good luck to all, it’s definitely a worthwhile surgery.
Thank you Beth for sharing this and putting yourself out there. You are definitely a ROCK STAR! You are doing fantastic! I'm sorry you had to deal with the covid in your recovery. You look absolutely amazing at the beginning of this video. I thought it was filmed before your surgery! I loved your hair! Keep us updated on your progress. I look forward to your next one.
Hi Jackie. Thank you so much for your compliments about my hair. Yes, that was one week after I got the hip replacement. It’s so funny you mention that. I love my mother-in-law to death, but she has this tendency to put things in rather a negative way when it comes to me. She saw that video and she said your hair doesn’t make you look quite so old! Aren’t mother-in-law’s wonderful! Lol!
Hi Beth. I'm glad you are doing well. I did not realize you have also had a knee replacement. I referred to your videos on that also. In September of 2022 I had an acroscopic surgery for a torn meniscus. The surgeon said it was a minor tear. After having a lot of pain months after and PT I saw another surgeon in the practice who has a very good repour for doing knee surgeries. To my surprise he said the torn meniscus was horrible, plus a lot of osteoarthritis. I am bone on bone now since I have had my entire meniscus removed, and you know how that limits quality of life. He does not like to jump into surgery without trying other methods of pain relief. He said cortisone shots will not help me, but he wanted to try the hyaluronic acid gels (series of 3). It's been 2 weeks since the last shot and if I'm fortunate enough to be one of the 60% that it works for, it can buy me some time for a replacement. Watching your knee replacement videos was a big help. I have seen so many comments on other sites that just makes me fearful to have it done. I am 66 and still feel I have a lot of life left. I am a Christian also, and my husband is my biggest supporter. He never thinks negative about any situation. Thanks again Beth for being venerable and posting these types of videos. It helps a lot of us who may be facing the same thing. Blessings for continued recovery.
Hi Kathy. Blessings to you too and I am so glad that the recent treatment helps with your knee pain. I truly hope that continues to help you. It sounds like you also have your Alan too! That is exactly like my Alan. He really is never negative which is amazing to me. We are both so lucky to get to go through life with someone so positive. God bless you and I will be thinking of you and hoping for your full recovery.
God bless you Beth, you are amazing! I'm pretty sure I need a hip replacement, would love to see your next video. What method did your doctor use? Cheers to continued good health!
Hi Pati. He did what it’s called the anterior approach. It is about 3 to 4 inch scar at the very top of your thigh. Kind of where your bikini would start. Apparently the anterior approach is much easier on the body in the healing as much quicker. The doctor would even let me go home the same day! I chose not to do that though because that idea kind of scared me.
What a trooper you are Beth! Not too many people have the confidence to show their less than perfect days, let alone being in a hospital bed with no makeup. So sorry you had the complication of Covid. Hope you continue to feel better each day!
Thank you so much for your very kind words of support. Yes, it was tough getting Covid, but in a way it was good because that did explain why I started going south! I am past the Covid now and things are going very well in that regard. I am so happy to be passed the whole thing! Thanks for watching. I really appreciate it.
She looks great. I don't even look that good with just being at home.
I’m going in for a THR in 5 days. I’m a little worried, and anxious, but watching your progress helps put me more at ease. Thanks for your candid insight on your recovery. Hope you are doing well.
Good morning😍 I really enjoyed your daily progress❣️ I’m going to HSS for my hip surgery on July 30…I love my Dr., Jose Rodriguez. I hope my experience is like yours‼️Thank you so much. 🥰
Beth I admire your strength so much. You are a champion! I would love to see a week two of your hip replacement journey.
Will do!!
Hi Beth, you have amazing strength to get through the surgery and then Covid all at once! I am curious to know if such surgery leave a long scar on the side of the leg. Take care!!
@@FiftyPlusBeauty i would love to see week 2 . Can you tell me how?
Oh my goodness, Beth, you look gorgeous! When I first saw you on screen I thought this must be before your surgery. I can't believe you went through such major surgery and look like you just came back from a spa. So happy it went so well. Can't wait to watch the rest of the video.
Hi Cinnie. Thank you so much for your kind compliments. I have to admit, though that in that video, I look absolutely terrible and then OK! I totally run the gamut! God bless you girl and have a great evening.
You most definitely are a rock star! You are very inspiring! As a nurse I can tell you that recovery from any surgery takes at least 4-6 weeks. And you had to deal with Covid on top of it! Keep your wonderful smile, listen to your body as far as diet goes, and know it’s one day at a time!🙏
Hi Tina. Thank you so much for the wonderful reminder. 4 to 6 weeks actually does sound about right in during that time. I plan to take very good care of myself and not hear anything too hard. I appreciate the info.
@@FiftyPlusBeauty You’ve got this❤️
How wonderful of you to share your experience! I’m sure that it will be helpful for so many people to know what kind of things to expect from the process. Best wishes for continued speedy healing!!!
Thank you so much, Jennifer ! I really appreciate that.
Hi Beth. Thanks for sharing your experience with your hip replacement. I’m sure many of your viewers will have to have this procedure and you will make them feel comfortable having it done. You’re in such good shape to begin with so I’m not surprised how well you’re doing after surgery! Best wishes to you in your healing period! Looking forward to your future vlogs!❤️
Hi Debbie. Thank you so much for your very kind words of support! It was all kind of dramatic to get through, especially with the Covid, but I am on the healing path now. I am so glad to be passed it!
God bless you, Beth!! You are truly such an inspiration and thank you for sharing your experience with all of us...thank you for being so transparent and telling us everything you were experiencing. You are doing amazing and hope you continue to heal quickly. Please give us 2 week updates and throughout your journey..you are in my prayers.
Thank you so much!
I know this is an older video, but it has been a wonderful help to me. You have helped me not be as anxious. I’m facing hip surgery! I have osteoarthritis. Not only is it bone on bone but I have several spurs that are grabbing FLESH! I am a FIRM BELIEVER that if YOU haven’t experienced this YOU WILL NOT UNDERSTAND. I have postponed the surgery as long as possible but am at the end. NO ONE WANTS TO GO THROUGH THIS UNLESS NECESSARY. Having TRUST has absolutely nothing to do with it. You do your RESEARCH and find a competent surgeon! I also have degenerative disc disease INHERITED from my Mother and Grandmother. Not everyone is neglectful to their health. Much is HEREDITARY! I truly feel sorry for people that have no empathy for what others go through because they can’t understand since they were blessed with health bones!
Bless their heart.
Excellent comments!! You have made the right decision. I know you will have an excellent outcome. 💝
Thanks for the shout out Beth! You’re doing fabulous. And you’re right. Joint replacements let people continue to live active healthy lives! And yes your leg length difference from the replacement is normal. If your back starts to bother you, see your PT and they can add a thin lift inside your shoe to level out your pelvis, and that can help with any low back pain. Keep working hard on your strengthening exercises. ♥️♥️♥️♥️
Hi Donna. I am so happy to have you as a reference! I don’t think people realize how great it is to be able to run things by your own PT! Lol! I am really serious about that. I really do appreciate your expertise.
I'm scheduled for a hip replacement the 19th of July and found your experience very encouraging. Thanks so much for sharing and continued healing and pain relief for you!
Glad you're doing well, you're such a nice compliant patient 😊 Thank you for the shout out to my fellow nurses. I'm 57, been a pediatric intensive care RN for 36 years😳that's a long time😄
Wow, Karen! I truly think God cut nurses out of a different bolt of cloth! I can’t believe how truly kind and giving, and selfless, they have all seem to be. In fact, over Christmas Allen’s mother had to be in the hospital, and it was exactly the same for her. Nurses are truly amazing and it’s so wonderful that you are a nurse!
I have a lot of respect for nurses. My grandmother was a nurse, my mother in-law and sister in-law were RN’s. I also have a niece who is a PA. It’s nice to have a nurse in the family to ask their advise on medical issues. Kindness, Teresa
oh the space blanket! Those are HEAVEN! You’re doing great! I had both hips replaced ..one in 2015 and the other in 2016 and I am a NEW PERSON! You are much stronger than I was during my first one… I remember the leg feeling like it was 100 pounds! But the escape from the agony of arthritis in my hip is glorious!! We’re rooting for you! Thank you for your great videos 🙌♥
I am so happy for you, Lizzie!! You were so right about the arthritis. Getting the new hip is a total release from that. I have noticed though that since making that first video, I am still stiff and sore when I walk and I do have a bit of a limp. I went to my podiatrist though, and he is 11 weeks out from his hip replacement with the same surgeon. He said it was two months before he felt really totally back to normal, but he really does now. He also emphasize that it is very important to keep up with a PT which I am doing for sure. God bless you and thank you so much for sharing your great results! A new person. I can’t wait!
@@FiftyPlusBeauty I predict you will not even know your new hip from your original…back before the arthritis took over. It took me about six months to be no longer “aware” of my new hips. The rehab exercises are critical…but you’re a very motivated woman. You’ll do wonderfully. I appreciate how you feel about your Surgeon. I was very emotional on my follow up visits with my Dr. Shenkmen…he gave me my life back. I suffered with agonizing bone on bone hip arthritis for years and accepted this crippling pain was simply a fact of life for me. I was wrong! As you’ve discovered, the surgical pain was a FRACTION of what you were dealing with 24/7 and very easy to recover from. Stay well and thank you for your uplifting content ♥
Glad you’re well! The Carnivore diet is anti inflammatory and full of healing nutrients and I’m sure that’s how you’ve healed so quickly!
Eating dead animals.... hmm am out of here.
@@wildflower8425 👋
she said she has stopped that diet
@@stephaniesalva9036 you didn’t watch until the end….🥩
I’m amazed that you look so beautiful after having surgery and sick with Covid! Your skin is glowing and just gorgeous! I hope you are fully recovered by the time you read this. ❤️🙏🏻
Hi Barb. Thank you so much for your very nice complement. I am a week and a half out now and I continue to generally get better every day. I don’t have any pain however, I do have stiffness which I think will be decreasing overtime. God bless you. I really appreciate you dropping by.
Glad you’re healing so well Beth! And you are a rockstar!! 🥰🥰🥰
Thank you so much, Kim! I have to admit that right now I’m a very tired rockstar! Lol!
Wow, you are doing so well! My 60 year-old husband has hip replacement on Dec.30th and is now skiing in Park City. It's amazing how fast the recovery is!
Man! I am so happy your husband is doing so well! I appreciate you sharing that.
I had both hips replaced in 2016. Both thing I ever did!! Glad you're doing well.
I am so glad that went well for you! I can’t imagine how challenging it must’ve been to get two and one year!
@@FiftyPlusBeauty wasn't too bad. One on March 8th the other on July 5th.
Hi Beth! My mom had her hip replaced when she was in her 70's. Shortly after she was back to normal going up and down the stairs, traveling, etc! She passed at 96 3 years ago but it definitely improved her life. Good for you! Get well fast!
Thanks for sharing!! Your mother story is wonderful and I am so happy for her! I hope to have her same great outcome
Beth.... Having COVID can or will cause food to taste differently. Luckily you didn't completely lose your sense of taste (like I did for two months). I'm pretty sure your taste for meat will come back. But if not, no big deal.
Btw.... I'm soo happy we have you on RUclips! You truly are an inspiration! 🤍
Thank you so much for your encouraging words. That’s terrible that you lost your taste for food for two months! Some carnivore food is OK but I have to admit there is other carnivore food that I can’t stand the thought of eating. I used to love bacon cheeseburgers, and now can’t stand the thought of one! I’m glad you came through Covid. OK. It seems like we all have to go through it at least once!
Hi Beth! I'm happy you're feeling better and are healing so well! I just turned 58 and due to a bad car accident 49 years ago, I'm getting my left hip replaced. I hear such good things from people that have had it done, and your video is really encouraging. Thanks again for sharing and I'm looking forward to a 2 week update!! ❤
Hi there. I am so sorry you had a bad car accident years ago but I am glad you will be getting a hip replacement to help with that. I am now 2 1/2 weeks out. My hip still feel sore and walking is not totally normal yet but I am slowly getting there. I’m actually going to make the next hit video the first month out because I am noticing that I don’t really have any dramatic changes on a daily basis now. In that video I will give you at once a week update so you can see what the healing? It’s like over a longer. God bless you and good luck with your surgery!
You’re looking very thin Beth. Take care and be well💕
You did so well, Beth! Continued healing.💖
Thank you so much!
I just came across your video and must say you are such an inspiration to me. I just had bilateral knee replacement one year ago and 3 days ago I had my left hip replacement surgery. I inspire to have your energy🙏
I had my hip replaced almost 3 years ago. Best thing ever.
Thank you so much for sharing that Janet. I feel sure I will feel exactly the same way!
My husband had this exact same surgery two weeks ago. He’s up to doing a mile on the treadmill. He’s 73. He needs to have the other one done too. I hope you continue to recover well.
Wow! Congratulations to both of you! It must’ve been pretty challenging for you both to go through it together.
Oh my, take care and recoup !!!
Blessings always It’s 10/15/24 My hip replacement is 10/17/24. I’m 70 I had both knees done this year Best thing ever Wish I’d done it 10 years ago ☝🏼💯🙏💯⭐️👏👏👏👏 You have a new subscriber thank you for the information great video
You are doing fantastic 🎉
Thank you so much
Oh my goodness Beth! I went on an emotional rollercoaster with you as I watched! I am so happy you are on the other side of this! Whew! Thank you for being so raw and open about your surgery. Your experience will help so many people. Sometimes it’s hard to trust our bodies to heal, but they do, praise God ❤
Thank you so much for all your very kind and supportive comments. I am exactly 2 weeks out from the surgery this morning and I’m so happy.
I can not figure out why everyone needs hips or knees these days. Why are people's bodies falling apart? Thankfully, I have not had any surgery like that. I do not trust Dr's so I would do what I could naturally first.
What a great question. I wonder this, too.
I’m a physical therapist. People need replacements because of osteoarthritis or damage to a joint from an injury. Everyone as you age gets osteoarthritis. There is no getting around it. Its wear and tear arthritis. Some people just get it worse than others. And instead of having bone rubbing on bone and being in constant pain or have decreased quality of life it’s best to get a replacement. It’s easier now then years ago and recovery is quick.
@@InfinityHealthPilates I have many relatives in my family that lived well into their 90's and even 100's and never needed replacement. All were active people. My great aunt Anna was mowing her own lawn in her 90's.
She has RA which damages joints. She stated this in the video.
I broke my hip so I had to have a surgery. And if I didn't trust doctors, I probably would be dead by now. So I don't see how natural I could go around it.
I love your openness and honesty in this video. It's just like having a conversation with a dear friend. I hope you continue to improve and feel terrific. Thankyou Beth for everything you share 🌹
Thank you so much! You’re a sweetheart!!
OMG! I hope you’re doing so well by now. You’re as beautiful as ever despite some unexpected changes. Love you and your channel forever. 🥰🥰🥰
Thank you so much!! You are such a sweetheart, and I really appreciate your kind words.
Oh my goodness Beth! you certainly have had your hands full. I am happy that your hip surgery was successful. So sorry about your Covid. You got through it with Grace and you looked beautiful the whole time I hope in time your appetite, stabilizes and you’re able to eat whatever you choose. You cracked me up with the nachos and ice cream. We all binge you’ve been through such a traumatic week. You are so uplifting, so inspiring and I truly appreciate you. Wishing you a healthy successful recovery.😊
Hi Diana. Thank you so much for all your nice comments. I am not kidding about the nacho, an ice cream binge! I also have to admit that it was super fun at the time! Lol!
This is so comforting & encouraging. Appreciate ur openess in sharing. This has helped alleviate some anxiety. Thank you.
Beth, you are very sincere and I admire that. With everything you are going through please remember to be patient with yourself. Time does heal and our bodies are amazing creations and the healing will keep happening.
You are so right about that! Thanks for the great reminder. I actually just went to my podiatrist yesterday and he is 11 weeks out from his hip replacement. He said it was two months before the stiffness went away. Totally totally back to normal. Great reminder.
Hello I’m getting my hip surgery Feb 5, 2024 I’m so scared for this surgery it took me 7 years to do so . After watching your video I’m not scared anymore. You really inspired me . I highly admire you . I’m going into surgery on the 5 and I’m no longer scared anymore. I thank you so much for this video . God Bless you . ❤❤❤
God bless you too, Leona! I know you have made the right decision and I wish you a quick and speedy recovery.
I appreciate you sharing this since I was told yesterday that I may need total hip replacement. Your video is very encouraging and I appreciate it! 😊
Glad it was helpful!!!
I do physical therapy & I’ve never had a hip replacement patient with a bad outcome, but have had a very few knee replacement patients who didn’t have great outcomes. I wish you all the best & thank you for sharing your healing journey!
Hi Denise. Thank you so much for mentioning that. I am exactly 2 weeks and one day out from the surgery and I have to admit that there is a little bit of discomfort for sure when I am taking steps. It almost seems like that is not changing much. I just need to get a time and you’re positive words about your hip replacement. Patients made me know it’s going to be OK. Thank you so much.
This was really helpful, I probably need a new hip due to a fall, and it’s really devastating, thanks for posting. I appreciate your honestly.
Thank you so much for sharing your experience! I’m meeting with a surgeon in a week to schedule a hip replacement and I’ve been terrified since I realized that I may need this procedure. I appreciate learning about your experience so graphically. God Bless!
God bless you too, and good luck!
We are so thankful you are feeling better. Such an ordeal to have Covid especially on top of healing from your surgery. It would be nice to see week 2 after hip replacement. I am suffering from a bad fall with my hip and not ready for it, yet. So seeing the process is helpful. Have a beautiful day and be well. Shelley and Max
I am so sorry you had a fall and I wish you a speedy recovery on that. Yes, hip replacement is pretty major and as long as you can put it off I think that is a great idea. God bless you and thanks for sharing.
@@FiftyPlusBeauty that is so kind of you. Thank you. Please take care and continue to heal.
I am so glad I watched your video, I am going in for Hip Replacement in April. You really made me feel more at ease about the recovery. Thanks and God Bless.
Glad it was helpful!
Thank you so much for your video! I’m expected to have a hip replacement soon so this was invaluable to me. You’re a lovely lady, and you erased some of my fears. I know what to expect now. Blessings to you. Pat
Glad it was helpful!
Dear Beth--Thanks so much for sharing your hip replacement journey. It was amazing--and wonderful--to see you up and walking so soon. Our bodies are truly amazing. But what a bummer to have come down with Covid. You are truly a shining light and an inspiration to all of us. Sending warm wishes your way for continued healing.
Hi Elise. Thank you so much for your kind words of support. Yes, what a dramatic experience that was! It started out so easy and then with Covid it got pretty complicated. You look beautiful as always, and I hope things are going well on your channel. Your channel is wonderful!
@@FiftyPlusBeauty You are the sweetest, Beth. Many thanks. Your support means the world to me. I hope you're feeling better and stronger each day. Blessings, my friend.
Hi Beth, I think I have told you a few times over the years that you never cease to amaze me...let's say at least 8-10 times...LOL! Well, you've done it again. First of all, you look just beautiful right after surgery...tired, but gorgeous as always. And, your recovery is amazing. Honestly, you will be dancing again in no time...if you like to dance! 😊. My husband fell off of a ladder hanging a Christmas wreath about 25 years ago. He had to have emergency hip-replacement and a replacement to that about 10 years ago. Neither have never stopped him...I call him the Energizer Bunny - he just goes! This will be you. Glad to hear all is well...take care, Carol
Hi Carol, it sounds like your husband and my husband are chips off the old block! My husband had a terrible bike wreck where he really massacred his shoulder! He had a big surgery for that, but before long at all, he was back to normal. The energizer bunny! I think we both have one of those which is just wonderful! Is your husband a very positive person? Alan really is. In fact, of the two of us, I am much more negative and I try to learn from his great attitude. He told me once recently that when he goes to bed every night, he can’t wait to get up the next day to do the various duties that he has to do. He works on rental houses and so he does lots of manual labor, but he has such a great attitude about it! I am so glad your husband got past the Christmas wreath! Have a great weekend!
I was very blessed to find you today Beth. I am 73 and will be having my right hip replacement on 2/13. I feel more comfortable after watching your journey. I live alone and was a bit concerned. Thank you. Looking forward to seeing more of your activities.
You got this! I pray for your perfect outcome.
@@FiftyPlusBeauty thank you so much. Have a great weekend.
You have done so well, you're recovery is astonishing. But I don't think this is a typical recovery time frame, I had a THR 5 days ago, and I'm still in agony. I can't get up without help as my leg is so swollen and painful. Just wanted to say this to anyone watching this in the same situation. We are all different. We all heal at different rates, so don't be hard on yourself if you're not recovering as well as this ❤
Yes, it depends on how you have the surgery. I had the anterior version from the front in which the recovery is a lot quicker.
Hi Beth
So glad your doing so good after your surgery.
God is watching over you and will heal you 🙏🏻❤️
Take care of yourself 🙏🏻
Thank you so much! God is watching us both helping and supporting us.
So glad to hear your surgery went well. You are walking so well, its amazing what they can do. Sorry you got the virus, I will pray that your parents did not catch it. Sorry to hear your IBS came back. I would love to hear how you are doing. ❤
Thank you so much for your nice comment. Fortunately, my parents, nor my friend that came over when I had Covid got it. Yay!
I’ve had both done 18 months apart a few years ago. Had them done in Bangkok. They kept me in a private room..with Starbucks delivery and a worldwide gourmet menu..for a week each time. Best thing I’ve ever done. I’m back to the gym with great come back and results. Be well!
Wow! Barb, it sounds like Bangkok is supposed to have that surgery for sure! That is just awesome and I am so glad you had both done and that you’re doing so well. I appreciate you sharing that!
Hi Beth you're a real trooper and thanks, thr surgery in 6 days totally appreciate the insight can't wait to get my me back.
Thank you for your video. Can you tell me what approach they took to the surgery? Anterior? Posterior? Etc. thanks.
Hi Beth, congratulations with your hip surgery, so glad it all went well. I had my right hip replaced four weeks ago and that went well as well. The surgeon also lengthened my leg to make up for the wear and tear and in the first couple of days it felt like I was standing on a book, but it has sunk and feels totally right now. Please take care of yourself and be patient, the healing process takes time. Much love from Germany.❤
Hi Martina. How many you were coming to me all the way from Germany! Congratulations on completing your hip replacement. Thank you also for sharing that you also felt a bit lopsided to begin with. That’s wonderful that now things have returned to normal. I really appreciated you sharing that.
Hi Beth. Great video and happy to see you bounce back so well. I'm having a THR in 2 days. I'm so scared. Did you have anterior or posterior hip surgery? Im having posterior hip replacement and im only 50
Mine was anterior, which is supposedly easier to recover from. Good luck and I know it will be life-changing for you and a very good way.
Hi Beth, i got to your video as im currently waiting aiting to have double hip replacement in the coming weeks and im researching people's journey by watching RUclips videos!
Thank you for being so honest about your overall experience. I feel so much more reassured by your story!
Thank you for sharing! Love from Scotland!👍👏👏👏♥️🏴🇺🇸
I had a right hip replacement in 2018 so I know the joy of NO PAIN! Glad you are doing well
Thank you so much, Paula! I am so glad you are five years on the other side of this! I am so happy for you!
Hi, Beth. I'm so glad you came through the surgery so well. I have to say you looked great through the whole process. I'll be praying for your continued healing and perfect result. Take care.❤
Hi Anne. Thanks so much for your good wishes. Tomorrow it will be two weeks since I had the surgery. I have noticed that I’m still pretty tired to the Covid and I’ve heard is important to avoid long-term Covid to really rest even after the Covid ends. God bless you as always! I hope you have a great weekend.
Just had surgery today, not keen on any medication and also on a carnivore diet, so your video was great to watch Beth. I am feeling great by end of day 1 too, and think my diet prevents excessive inflammation. My hip feels so much more less painful, have been walking lopsided for one year with a wide gait due to bone on bone, hoping that will resolve. Sorry to know you had to cope with a viral infection, that just complicated everything for you. Great video, thank you!
Beth you are amazing. Your surgeon is obviously one of the best but you have dealt with your recovery so well. I was amazed to see you walking so well so soon after your surgery. You have also done so well despite having Covid. You are an inspiration and I send you my very best wishes for a full recovery. Look after yourself and hope you are dancing soon xx
Hi Chris. Thanks so much for all your kind words of support! I don’t know why I mentioned I thought it would be dancing after hip surgery because I couldn’t dance before hip surgery! Lol!
Thankyou. One of the best videos I've watched. We need so much more openess and realness and you did both. Well done 👏
Glad you enjoyed it!
Hi Beth! I so glad to have found your video!! I am having hip replacement surgery on Tuesday. You have helped my anxiety drop. I was really concerned about being able to walk around & now I am not!!! THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!❤
You are so welcome! Good luck!
Oh Beth, I’m so happy you came through your surgery so well and got over the Covid too! I really appreciated your video. Praying for your continued healing! Can’t wait to hear your “ lessons learned” video! Love ya, Cindy💗🌻🙏🏻
Hi Cindy. I was thinking about you this morning and I’m so glad you stopped in! Yes, it was quite the dramatic week, and I am so glad to be on this side of it. I can’t wait to forget about this and for life to return to normal. I hope you are doing well. Anything new with you?
@@FiftyPlusBeauty I am deep into spring cleaning this week. So that’s keeping me busy; trying to pace myself and do one or two rooms/areas a day. You hang in there and get better!😊 Love you Cindy💗🌻
I’m so glad to see you just one week post surgery and how well you’ve done and how great you look! You are an inspiration! I haven’t had any replacement surgery but I’m saving this video just in case. Thank you! ❤️🙏
You are so welcome Pat!!
Oh Beth you are so amazing and keeping us posted thru thick and thin, You are amazing and a very strong woman. God Bless
God bless you too! I appreciate you watching.
You’re doing great. I was so happy to be out of pain . My insurance doesn’t let you stay in the hospital. I was good by week 6 no limp and walking almost 2 miles a day . But had pain up to that point. Lost a lot of blood. So I am now very seriously anemic. My physical therapist and surgeon and nurses were so great!!!
Wow! So glad you did so well!
Beth, you are a Rock Star!! My sister had hip surgery last August and she did not do as well as you. It has took her several months to recover. Keep up the good work.
Hi Kayla. I think everyone heals at their own rate and I’m so glad your sister eventually did heal. I am two weeks and one day out now and I have to admit that I still feel pretty stiff when I walk in the pain is about the same or maybe even a bit worse than it was. I also just need to have patience. Thanks for the great reminder!
Thank you Beth for sharing your experience with us. You are amazing. You should be so proud of yourself,you had a hip replacement and Covid and you looked amazing!!! You will be in my prayers 🙏😊
Thank you so much! You are such a sweetheart, and I appreciate your kind words.
I’m thrilled that you got through this Beth! Go easy. Take your time. Thanks for your honesty and the time to take us on the journey! I have IBS too, but my hubby has high cholesterol and high blood pressure 😬 can’t do the carnivore together.
You are amazing. Stay strong!
Thank you so much for sharing that caroline. I wish you and your husband well! I also really appreciate you watching my video.
Why can't someone with high blood pressure and high cholesterol do carnivore? Cholesterol does not come from diet. It's made in the liver. Also carnivore had been known to normalize blood pressure.
Yes, please keep us posted on how you are doing. I am hopeful that you will be able to do all the exercises and activities that you could do before your hip started giving you trouble!
I hope so too! Basically, starting about four weeks before the surgery. I got super lazy and stop doing about anything in terms of my weight training. Tomorrow morning at 5 AM I start back! I really want to start working out again as I need the muscle strength. I feel like my body is a bowl full of Jell-O! Lol!
@@FiftyPlusBeauty lol! I am 4 months post Achilles' tendon surgery, so I can offer some understanding about that lack of muscle strength. Fortunately, muscles are pretty forgiving, and quick to respond!
Beth, so proud of you holding everything together with Hip Surgery and Covid. Glad you told us the ups and downs of surgery. Everyday you will get stronger in body and mind. Keep doing your exercises, and get much needed rest, now you are home. Take care, and God-bless!
God bless you too, and thank you so much for your kind words of encouragement. Every day things seem to improve a bit, which I am glad of.
Very informative & so glad to hear you’re on the mend! ❤️ Continued healing vibes. 🙏🏼
Beth, you are a rock star! And your beauty from within is definitely shining. God bless you and praying for a complete and speedy recovery.
Wow, thank you! God bless you too
I hope all goes well Beth.I had total knee replacement 4 years ago once I got past the initial recovery it was smooth sailing and to be free of the pain was a blessing.You look fantastic!
Thank you so much for your nice words of support, and I am so glad you came through your knee replacement so well. The first months are kind of hellish, but you obviously did everything you needed to do and I am so happy for you!
having replacement next week...scared...i am very encouraged by your video...very positive!!!
I wish you a speedy recovery. I think you are doing great, and you look wonderful. I really enjoyed your video. I just crossed over the 4 mos mark with my left knee replacement and am doing well. I'm a teacher so I have been working my surgeries around my breaks. I'm doing the right one on June 5th. It has been a blessing for me. I was in less pain after the surgery than I was before the surgery. I was limping really bad from my knees. I have had three prior knee surgeries on my knees and am bone on bone in both unfortunately at 54. I'm just working on being the Bionic woman 🙂Good luck with your recovery. You are doing so well.
Hi Kelly. Bless your heart! All of that new trouble must’ve been very difficult to get through. I am so with you on that.
I will be thinking of you during your upcoming surgery on June 5. I totally get where you’re coming from about limping. Nothing makes you feel older or is more uncomfortable! In fact, I almost took a bit of before video of me limping around, but then I realized that I did not want to put that out into the universe. If you know what I mean. I want to forget that part as fast as I can. With regard to my knee replacement, for the first six months, I wasn’t sure I have done the right thing. All the sudden though from six months on, I could never few my knee again and it was totally normal. God bless you. I know you will do great.
Thank you for letting us follow along on your journey!! Yes more updates! Prayers for a great recovery from surgery and covid. I lost my taste for some things, meat was one, but after a few months I can eat meat, but picky how its prepared and seasoned!! I grew up in and around Wichita, I do miss the wonderful family and friends!!
That’s cool, Linda that you grew up in around Wichita! I am also having my taste for me to come back to. I am back to the carnivore after realizing how the IBS came home with a vengeance!
An amazing recovery, especially considering you had to deal with Covid on top of the healing from major surgery. So glad you are well and on the mend, Beth!
Hi Debbie. Thank you so much for your kind words, Support! You are absolutely beautiful by the way!
Hi Beth, so glad you’re doing so well from a hip replacement and able to video! Amazing! Keep taking care of yourself 🤗
Thank you so much!
Thank you for sharing your journey. Many of your experiences align with what I’m dealing with as I’m 8 days post hip replacement. While I did not get Covid thankfully, I did deal with very similar issues. I’m 60 and have had osteoarthritis since my 30’s. I had back surgery at 41, my left hip replaced at 50 and now my right hip at 60. I’m now officially the bionic woman and hope to restart an active lifestyle again. I was searching You Tube for a video such as this and stumbled upon yours. I don’t believe in coincidence and feel I was meant to be part of your family here. Thank you again for your raw and honest account. May God continue to bless and heal your body each day. Take good care!
Lisa
from NJ
Thank you so much Lisa for your very kind message. It’s so neat that we are sort of near the same age, you are younger than me, but you also have had several joint replacements. I was diagnosed with Rheumatoid arthritis in my 30s and sustained some joint damage. I’ve had my knee done, and now my hip. I loved how you said you were now the bionic woman! Lol! I absolutely love that way of looking at it because quite honestly, sometimes it makes me feel old. let’s you and I remain young and bionic together! Good luck in your hip replacement recovery. God bless you.
Beth! Thank you so much for sharing your experience. Really love your courage and generosity. I was ravenous after COVID and all I wanted was CARBS! was kind of shocking to my system. But a two months after, I think I'm gaining control again. All the best to you, and please keep us posted.
Thanks for sharing!! I think that is exactly what happened to me. For some reason I could not stay away from the carbs. Unfortunately, though that brought back the IBS so yesterday I got back to carnivore in a disciplined way. I actually feel much better already.
It's amazing how well your recovery went after surgery. I felt so bad for you having Covid but was happy to see how much better you were doing after only 7 days. It might take some time for your taste to come back to normal after having Covid. Wishing you the best in health and happiness! ❤
Hi Debbie. Thank you so much for all your kind wishes. Every day it seems like I’m getting just a bit better which is truly wonderful.
Thank you for this video. My husband goes for hip replacement surgery on October the 4. It has helped me to see what he will be going through. Glad you had a good recovery mines the Covid. Sorry you had to get that on top of your surgery.
Thank you for showing us the process!
The doctor, staff and hospital looked great!
You are walking 🚶♀️ so well and your posture is so good!
I am sorry you got Covid, but it looks like you are almost threw it.
I pray 🙏 you continue to feel better every day!
Thanks so much Judy! Tomorrow it will be two weeks from the surgery and everything is going very well.
@@FiftyPlusBeauty I am so glad!
Beth did you do follow up after this video? Cant find it. Im getting ready to have the surgery so wanted to hear your others thoughts. Thanks for letting us follow you thru this. It is a bit help !
I had the same hip replacement about 4.5 or 5 years ago, same thing, bone on bone. Now I feel normal and sometimes don't even realize it. So glad you are doing better.
So glad you are doing so well after surgery. How do you look so beautiful through the entire process! Amazing!
Thank you so much! You’re a sweetheart!
Hi Beth, thank you for sharing. Stay kind to yourself and don't over do it. It takes time to heal and you are doing great! Take good care 😘
Thank you so much!
Wishing you the very best for a speedy journey back to optimal and robust health.
Thank you so much! I really appreciate that
Thanks for posting this, Beth. I watched a lot of videos people had posted about their surgeries. Your situation seemed closest to my own: about the same age, close to same weight, overall in good health, bone on bone osteoarthritis.
I decided yours would be the one I’d look to in terms of benchmarks. Your statement about how walking began to feel normal on day 6 was encouraging, so I aimed for that, while recognizing every situation is different, etc.
Now 8 days post-surgery, I feel good and walking is not a big deal. In fact, it feels so good, I understand why my doc ordered me to continue to use the walker until I came back for my follow up appointment. It’s too easy to forget you still have some restrictions and then get out over your skis! This means I’m on it for another 5 days but I don’t care. I am a little sore but not bad. My main problem is lack of sleep as I was a stomach sleeper. But my hip feels so much better, I’ve signed up for a dance class later in the year.
I appreciate you sharing your story!
Great! Glad you’re doing well.
Hi Beth, You are doing amazing for only a week out!! I had my first hip replacement on my left hip November 2022. I had severe arthritis in both hips. I had my right THR last Tuesday, March 21, 2023. I am still using a walker but just about ready to transition to a cane. The first week is very difficult. I was wondering if your surgeon used the anterior or posterior approach? Mine used the later which they say takes a bit longer to recover from. I am not on a carnivore diet and I have to say my stomach could not take any kind of food after surgery other than plain and bland. So your not alone with that symptom! I wish you a speedy recovery and I would love to see your second week post surgery video! Have a great day!
Congratulations on being through your second hip replacement! You were so right that the first week is hard. It seems to get easier about every week after that. I am three weeks out now and I do still feel stiff and I have to admit that when I start out, I live a little just like I did before the surgery. I do need to remember, though that it can take several months for everything to finally heal up. I actually have the anterior approach where they go through the front of the thigh. Why did they use the posterior on you? I know it must’ve had advantages but I’m just curious.
@@FiftyPlusBeauty Thank you! yes believe me if I didn't have to do it just 4 months after the left hip I wouldn't have! LOL My surgeon, from HSS (Hospital for Special Surgery) in New York City does the posterior approach. I trusted that this is his specialty. But from what I've heard the anterior approach is much easier to recover from. I'm a few weeks behind you! Can't wait to be fully recovered! I know the outcome is amazing! Best of luck to you and look forward to your second week post op video!
@@FiftyPlusBeauty PS: I think we are similar in age. I am 63.
So nice . I have surgery scheduled for my right hip in 16 days. I am in so much pain the last month I am beside myself. Counting down the days. Very much enjoyed your video journal!
Congrats Jane! I wish you well in your recovery. 💝
@FiftyPlusBeauty Please can you tell me if you had a posterior or anterior hip replacement?
Thanks so much for sharing your experience! I'll be getting a hip replacement in about a week, and your video is so helpful. Do you mind my asking if your surgeon used the anterior or posterior approach? I'll be getting a posterior hip replacement and I hope I'll be up and walking as quickly and as well as you were.
He use the anterior approach which is known to be a much easier recovery. God bless you, and I pray you do very well!
@@FiftyPlusBeauty Thanks for responding and for your well wishes!
Glad to see how well you’re doing, and may I just say how amazed I am at how beautiful your skin is! You are gorgeous! Sending healing vibes your way! 🙏🏻🌸🌼
Thank you so much for the nice complement. It was all hard to get through and I’m so glad to be on the side of it! I really do appreciate you coming along with me on this journey.
Husband having this today. Thank you for sharing your journey. Helps me to be prepared to help him
I’m glad your recovery is going smoothly except for the covid, of course! I wasn’t anywhere close to walking unassisted as soon as you are, so happy for you. I have to go in for a second hip replacement in a few weeks and I was starting to get nervous bc I remember so well how hard it was but listening to you reminded me how important it is to take care of myself by doing what needs to be done. Best wishes!
Congratulations on going in for your second hip replacement! The first week is challenging, but I really think with the new developments in the anterior approach, hip surgeries are much easier than they used to be. God bless you and I wish you total healing.
@@FiftyPlusBeauty thank you! And if you’re reading this and are thinking about a hip replacement, know that there are three different approaches. My understanding is that from the back is chosen much less now except if you have an old school doctor that isn’t trained/as comfortable with performing the new approaches. My first replacement was Feldman the side, which leads to quicker healing time than from the back and is less likely to experience a dislocation during healing. The newest approach is from the front and if you’re at a healthy weight and your doctor is trained, this is the approach that requires less recovery time and you should be walking unassisted much more quickly. Good luck to all, it’s definitely a worthwhile surgery.
Thank you Beth for sharing this and putting yourself out there. You are definitely a ROCK STAR! You are doing fantastic! I'm sorry you had to deal with the covid in your recovery. You look absolutely amazing at the beginning of this video. I thought it was filmed before your surgery! I loved your hair! Keep us updated on your progress. I look forward to your next one.
Hi Jackie. Thank you so much for your compliments about my hair. Yes, that was one week after I got the hip replacement. It’s so funny you mention that. I love my mother-in-law to death, but she has this tendency to put things in rather a negative way when it comes to me. She saw that video and she said your hair doesn’t make you look quite so old! Aren’t mother-in-law’s wonderful! Lol!
You look amazing for just having surgery. Hope you have a speed recovery.
Yes, I am now 2 1/2 weeks out and I’m doing well. My hip still feel stiff and walking is not totally normal but I am getting there.
Thank God you are getting well. I Pray for total healing for you Beth. God bless.
Thank you so much for the healing wishes. I will take them and I really appreciate it.
Hi Beth. I'm glad you are doing well. I did not realize you have also had a knee replacement. I referred to your videos on that also. In September of 2022 I had an acroscopic surgery for a torn meniscus. The surgeon said it was a minor tear. After having a lot of pain months after and PT I saw another surgeon in the practice who has a very good repour for doing knee surgeries. To my surprise he said the torn meniscus was horrible, plus a lot of osteoarthritis. I am bone on bone now since I have had my entire meniscus removed, and you know how that limits quality of life. He does not like to jump into surgery without trying other methods of pain relief. He said cortisone shots will not help me, but he wanted to try the hyaluronic acid gels (series of 3). It's been 2 weeks since the last shot and if I'm fortunate enough to be one of the 60% that it works for, it can buy me some time for a replacement. Watching your knee replacement videos was a big help. I have seen so many comments on other sites that just makes me fearful to have it done. I am 66 and still feel I have a lot of life left. I am a Christian also, and my husband is my biggest supporter. He never thinks negative about any situation. Thanks again Beth for being venerable and posting these types of videos. It helps a lot of us who may be facing the same thing. Blessings for continued recovery.
Hi Kathy. Blessings to you too and I am so glad that the recent treatment helps with your knee pain. I truly hope that continues to help you. It sounds like you also have your Alan too! That is exactly like my Alan. He really is never negative which is amazing to me. We are both so lucky to get to go through life with someone so positive. God bless you and I will be thinking of you and hoping for your full recovery.
@@FiftyPlusBeauty Thank you so much Beth!
So happy to see you smiling ☺️ I hope you get every under control again. Sending hugs and prayers
Thank you so much!💝🎉😇🎉💝
God bless you Beth, you are amazing! I'm pretty sure I need a hip replacement, would love to see your next video. What method did your doctor use? Cheers to continued good health!
Hi Pati. He did what it’s called the anterior approach. It is about 3 to 4 inch scar at the very top of your thigh. Kind of where your bikini would start. Apparently the anterior approach is much easier on the body in the healing as much quicker. The doctor would even let me go home the same day! I chose not to do that though because that idea kind of scared me.